Otoplasty Recovery; How long it takes for the ears to feel completely (100 %) normal after otoplasty?

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Many websites says Otoplasty recovery is fast and in a few weeks ears are back to normal That is a FALSE statement. Just the scars takes about 12 months to heal not sure about the depper tissues. Thats why is not advisale to any revision at this time. What is the real time recovery for otoplasty? 100 % heal and without discomfor at all? 6 months , 1 year, 2 year?

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I would say the average amount of time for complete healing after otoplasty is about 6-12 months.  There can be variations however, depending on the procedure and the patient.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the thoughtful question. As you can imagine, every patient is different. Some patients are “completely healed and without discomfort” 6 months after surgery some patients may require a year or longer. You are also correct in that scar maturation takes about one year to occur ( the same holds true for deeper tissues that have been manipulated). I hope this helps.

Otoplasty Recovery; How long it takes for the ears to feel completely (100 %) normal after otoplasty?

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